Why learn in blockchain technology?

From a career standpoint

Can get involved as an early adopter
Can be broken into 5 areas
- Blockchain specialised - startups
  - Angel.co has over 500 startups, over 200 jobs available
- Corporate tech firms
- Banks - predominantly major global banks
- Governments
  - Do take their time implementing / putting into play
  - Using blockchain to track student grants
- Professional services firms (pwc, etc)

Requirements

Code in c++
large data
cryptography

Startups pay lower than corporates: 50k-75k Corporates apy 75k - 150k

Key takeaway is that field is growing very fast. Lots of practical exercises.